Cruz had a qualifying offer, which attaches a draft pick to his signing. He hit .266 with 27 home runs and 76 RBI last season around his 50-game Biogenesis suspension. He'd been linked to the Mariners every few weeks during the offseason.

Heyman reports the Orioles are also talking to Kendrys Morales and have "remained in contact" with pitcher Ervin Santana.

UPDATE: It's over! (pending a physical)

Source confirms Cruz deal with #Orioles, 1 yr, $8M. Will earn extra $750K for being on active roster most of season. @Enrique_Rojas1 first.